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Turkey breast vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey breast and Chicken liver different?

  • Chicken liver is higher than Turkey breast in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 673% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Iron +649.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +1316.7%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Iron +649.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +1316.7%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3847.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +184533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3847.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.46
Equal in Other - 1.06
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 76.46
Equal in Other - 1.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Chicken liver
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 21.89g 16.92g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 4.83g Turkey breast
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 157kcal 119kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 8mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 275mg 230mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 71mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.074mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.018mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 22.4µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 6IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 7µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.176mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.725mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.813mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.512mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.332mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.432mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.824mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.998mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.507mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 345mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.065g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 1.563g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 1.249g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.306g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Chicken liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Turkey breast
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.